Verdon Gorge and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Wonders
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app9 places in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: Verdon Gorge, Barrage de Sainte-Croix, Lake of Sainte-Croix, and 6 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Adrien Noat 🇨🇵.
Verdon Gorge
Natural feature
4.8
• See the Verdon River's turquoise waters from dramatic cliff edges. • The canyon was formed after the Sainte-Croix dam was built in the 1970s.
Barrage de Sainte-Croix
Place
4.6
• Built in the 1970s, this dam created the turquoise waters of Lac de Sainte-Croix. • A key part of the region's landscape and water sports opportunities.
Lake of Sainte-Croix
Lake
4.8
• See the turquoise waters formed by the Sainte-Croix dam. • Known as one of the most recognizable images of the Verdon region.
Notre Dame de Beauvoir
Church
4.7
• Learn about the "suscitations" tradition from the 17th century. • Families brought stillborn children here in the hope of brief reanimation for baptism. • One of Provence's most famous "sanctuaries of respite".
Digne
Place
• The prefecture of Alpes de Haute-Provence. • Located at the bottom of the Bléone Valley, surrounded by mountains.
Train des Pignes Historique
Place
4.4
• Ride a historic steam locomotive through the mountains. • Travels between Puget-Théniers and Annot, offering scenic views. • Compare it to the "Hogwarts Express of the Southern Alps".
Braux
Place
• Discover a lesser-known part of Alpes de Haute-Provence. • Famous for its ancient chestnut cultivation, documented since the Middle Ages. • Offers a different landscape from the usual lavender fields.
Puget-Théniers
Place
• Catch the historic Train des Pignes here, traveling to Annot. • A charming town in the mountains of the Alpes-Maritimes.
Annot
Place
• Catch the historic Train des Pignes here, traveling to Puget-Théniers. • Known for its unique sandstone formations and picturesque setting.
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